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Asuogyaman MP cuts sod for new KG block in Sokpokofe
Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko has cut the sod for the construction of a new kindergarten block in the Asikuma-Sokpokofe community to provide access to early childhood education. This marks the beginning of the establishment of a new public school in the area. Currently, children from Asikuma-Sokpokofe and nearby villages have […]
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Education
Structure of Free SHS doesn’t promote quality education – Gyampo
Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has criticised the current structure of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, arguing that it fails to uphold quality educational standards. According to Professor Gyampo, focusing the policy on academically talented yet financially disadvantaged students would alleviate the financial burden on the […]
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GNAPS calls for urgent subsidy of BECE charges for private schools
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is calling for an urgent subsidy of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) charges for private schools. According to the association, the unfair system must be abolished as it impedes the rights of private school students. Speaking to Starr News, President of the Association, Prof. Damasus Tuurosong, […]
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Education ministry denies rebranding of basic schools
The Ministry of Education has denied claims that the government has embarked on a process of rebranding basic-level schools with new uniforms and mass school repainting. The ministry, in a statement, clarified comments made by Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum regarding changes to some uniforms and infrastructure in public basic schools, explaining that […]
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Education
Ghanaian students head to VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas
Bountiful Technologies STEM Educational, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to making STEM, AI, robotics, and computer science education accessible to all students in Ghana, has announced that three of their teams, comprising elementary, middle school, and high school students, have qualified to compete in the 2024 VEX Robotics Worlds Championship in Dallas, Texas, USA. This prestigious […]
Education
Professor Amin Alhassan speaks at 20th Congregation of Islamic University College
By Sammuella Quartey The Director General of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Prof Amin Alhassan, is urging Universities to collaborate with industry in curriculum design. Speaking at the 20th congregation of the Islamic University College, Ghana, Professor Alhassan emphasised the importance of integrating industry insights to ensure that graduates are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge […]
General News
MMDCEs Hail Education Transformation
Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum The transformation of the education sector, with emphasis on equipping students with technological skills and making them comfortable in intercultural and global communication, has earned
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Education
KANDIGA: Pupils of Amenga-Etego Primary School sit on stones to study under trees
By Peter Agengre It is very pathetic, if not appalling to see how the staff of Amenga-Etego Primary School are struggling to impart knowledge to their pupils. Studying under shea and dawadawa trees puts the lives of over 200 pupils of the Amenga-Etego Primary School in danger. Located at Kandiga Bembisi in the Kasena Nanakana […]
Education
Deal with the challenges at basic schools, desist from rebranding them – Apaak to Adutwum
The deputy ranking Member on the Education Committee in Parliament, Dr. Clement Apaak says there are pressing issues at the basic schools that the Minister of Education should be more concerned about than rebranding the school. This comes on the back of the Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum announcing plans to change the brown […]
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Controversy surrounds Ghana’s new public school uniform initiative
By Gertrude Tandoh In a bid to rebrand and elevate the image of public basic schools in Ghana, the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Adu Twum, recently unveiled a new ‘blue-white’ uniform for the primary section of these educational institutions. The move, aimed at giving these schools a much-needed facelift and instilling a sense of […]
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VIDEO: From promise to decay: The sad story of AstroTurf pitches
Three years ago, when Bukom Square received an Astroturf pitch, audience stands, and floodlights for nighttime play, the community was elated. It was a moment of pride and excitement. Finally, they had a proper venue to nurture football talent, much like they had done for boxing over the years. The Astroturf quickly became the heart […]
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Lordina Mahama interacts with young ladies at a singles camp meeting
Former first lady Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama has shared time-tested advice with young ladies attending a singles camp meeting and inspired them to make the most of their singleness while striving for personal and spiritual growth. Mrs Mahama was speaking as the special guest of honour at the 2024 Young Singles Camp Meeting of the […]
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TEWU bemoans decline in employment of non-teaching staff in schools
Mr Mark Dankyira Korankye, General Secretary of the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) has expressed worry about the decline in non-teaching staff employment at the country’s Senior High Schools (SHS). He said their counterparts, the teaching staff, were being employed regularly, and they, the non-teaching staff, were overlooked, resulting in the few of them […]
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Dr. Bawumia hosts 2023 Winners of Junior Graphic National Essay Competition at Presidency
By: Mercy Darko Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated the government’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs despite ongoing global challenges. It is in this light that the government has over the past years introduced smart policies geared towards achieving the goals, adding that focus is to invest in the educational sector to […]
Business
Market centers under NDC will have wellness clinic, crèche – NDC Women’s Organizer
The Eastern Regional Women’s Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Shirley Naana Osei Ampem, has announced that under the next NDC government, all modern market centers constructed by the government will include a wellness clinic and a crèche. This gender-centered initiative aims to provide market women and their children with access to quality healthcare […]
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Opinion
Unveiling the untold stories behind music production [Article]
Introduction In the pulsating world of music creation, there exists an unsung hero—the music producer. Yet, beneath the glitz and glamour lies a narrative often overlooked—a tale of sweat, dedication, and sometimes, heartbreak. Today, let’s embark on a journey to unravel the intricate dynamics between music producers and recording artists, exploring the depths of their […]
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